Full Day in Rio: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón & Barbecue Lunch
Description
Experience a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, visiting all the city’s must-see attractions in a single day! See the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, enjoy breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain (option with or without ticket included), admire the vibrant colors of the Selarón Steps, and take an external tour of the legendary Maracanã Stadium. Pass by the world-famous Sambadrome without stopping and marvel at the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse (option with and without lunch included. Drinks are not included). The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off and the guidance of a professional, multilingual tour guide to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Stop at Visitors Center on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Go up by van to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by Tijuca Forest. The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
Extern visit with a stop in front of the Bellini Statue. Entry admission not included. On event days on the stadium the stop might not be allowed by traffic authorities.
The tour passes in front of the Sambadrome — the venue where Rio’s famous Carnival parades take place. This is a panoramic visit only, without stopping.
Internal visit.
Stop for photos.
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Lunch time - enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch in Brazilian local steakhouse (Option with and without lunch included. Please pay attention to the option chosen.)
Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Return point: Hotels in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact us informing your hotel to arrange your pick up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Roundtrip transportation available from West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) and South Zone (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme) hotels via air-conditioned van. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation
- We have an option with lunch and all tickets included and an option without lunch and without Sugarloaf ticket included (only Christ the Redeemer ticket included). Please, be aware of the option chosen.
Reviews(3,287)
This was one of the best tours I have taken. Our tour guide, Priscylla, took great of our group and was very knowledgeable and provided us history and information all throughout our trip. The tour was well planned and well paced and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tour Rio!
The trip was well organized and we were able to see some main landmarks. Faviola was our guide and provided good insight and history to the city.
Hi, Scott! Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the organization of the trip and had the opportunity to visit some of the main landmarks of the city. It’s also wonderful to know that the guide's insights and knowledge about Rio made your experience even more meaningful, we’ll be happy to share your feedback with her! We hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience. Customer Experience Team
This is an easy and practicsl way to see some of the most visited sights of Rio de Janeiro. Id say the focus is on the Christ redeemer, Suggar loaf and the Cathedral. All are highly popular sites with lots of visitors. One also gets to see the Maracana Stadium and others from the tour bus. The lunch is recommended and you have your pick ar the buffé.
Thank you very much for your feedback! 😊 We’re really glad to know you enjoyed the experience and that the main highlights of Rio met your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your review and hope to see you again on another tour in the future!
We had terrible weather, but this was a great way to see the main sights in rio. Our guide was great, lunch also very good...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊 We’re glad to hear that, despite the weather, you still enjoyed the opportunity to see the main highlights of Rio. It’s great to know the guide and the lunch met your expectations as well. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on a sunnier day next time!
I booked this tour mainly for Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, and it did cover those attractions. However, I was disappointed with the overall experience, especially for the price. Our guide, Alessandro, provided limited history and insight into the sites we visited. Although this was advertised as an English-language tour, time was spent translating for a few Portuguese-speaking guests, which reduced the amount of commentary and interaction. There was also little opportunity for questions or discussion. The included barbecue lunch was underwhelming. The buffet was disappointing, and many of the meats were overly salty. Overall, the tour delivered the major sights but lacked the information, engagement, and value I expected. I would not recommend it.
Dear Noel, We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. While we are glad that you were able to visit the main attractions, we sincerely regret that the overall experience fell short.Your comments regarding the language dynamics and reduced engagement have been noted and will be addressed internally to improve the experience for all guests. We are also sorry to hear that the lunch did not meet expectations. This is not the quality we strive to offer, and we will review this with our partners. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and enhance our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience.
A perfect day in Rio – A huge thank you to Priscilla and Romildo! We booked the "Full Day in Rio" tour and are absolutely thrilled! From the first minute to the last, everything was perfectly organized. All the promised highlights were visited exactly as described, and we had just the right amount of time at each stop to take in the sights and snap some amazing photos. A very special shout-out goes to our tour guide, Priscilla. She is an absolute gem! With her warm, knowledgeable, and humorous personality, she not only shared a wealth of fascinating background information about Rio but also gave the tour a wonderful personal touch. You can truly tell how much she loves her city! Our driver, Romildo, was equally fantastic. Given Rio's infamous traffic, we felt completely safe and in great hands at all times. He navigated us through the city in a super relaxed and secure manner, was incredibly punctual, and the vehicle was spotless and comfortable. If you want to experience Rio de Janeiro in a compact, stress-free way with the best team possible, you MUST book this tour. 100% recommended! Thank you for an unforgettable day!
Dear Sandy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day in Rio and that everything met your expectations. It’s especially rewarding to know that Priscilla’s warmth and enthusiasm made the experience even more remarkable, and that Romildo ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout the day. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience!
Very disappointed with this tour. Pickup and drop-off were not at the hotel as advertised, requiring us to walk. The guide provided almost no explanations, wasted 30 minutes resolving ticket issues, and skipped several advertised stops. The actual tour was very different from the itinerary. Avoid this at full cost.
Dear Heng, We are very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and we appreciate you sharing your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the pickup and drop-off locations; this issue has already been addressed with the guide to ensure it does not happen again. Unfortunately, tickets for the attractions need to be purchased on the spot to ensure that all participants can access them at the same time. We will work on correcting some of the shortcomings mentioned, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us understand and improve our services.
Great chance to see all highlights, knowledgable and friendly guide. Would recommend! Good lunch too, and i think this is cheaper than trying to organise entry to all spots yourself
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide provided a memorable and knowledgeable experience while showing you around Rio. It’s also great to know you appreciated and found the tour to be a convenient and effective choice for your trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Excellent! The guide (Publio) showed us Rio in one day and was able to share his passion for this city. His explanations were very interesting; he perfectly accompanied us from one site to another and ensured that everyone had an unforgettable time!
Cher Nawel, merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes très heureux de savoir que vous avez vécu une excellente expérience. Il est très gratifiant de savoir que vous avez passé une journée inoubliable grâce au travail de notre guide. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau très prochainement pour d’autres moments exceptionnels. Équipe Expérience Client
Everything was great. Pickup was EXACTLY on time down to the minute at 7:39am. Our guide Leandro spoke perfect English.
Dear Jeremy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear everything went great. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again in the future! Customer Experience Team
